Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

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Trash to Art Contest

Location of Caledon State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Picnic Shelter
Main Park Address: Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485.

When

April 25, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Give back to our beautiful planet and create art at Caledon State Park as part of our annual Earth Week celebration. Meet at the picnic shelter for a wagon ride to the beach to collect materials, then use that trash to create a unique piece of art. Judges will select winners and award some cool prizes. Work in teams or by yourself, and bring a lunch and snacks to fuel your creative process. This event is supported by the Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts. For more information and to register, call the Visitor Center at 540-663-3861. 

Trash to art projects

About Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 44 parks.  

Documents

  1. 2026-trash-to-art-flyer.png

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-663-3861
Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event | Volunteer Events

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